Tri-College Meeting

On September 20th,
representatives of Mercy hurst.
Villa and Gannon Colleges met at
Gannon to discuss the possibility
of a common academic calendar
for the three col leges.
At the meeting, a represen-
tative for each College spoke on
that college's academic calendar,
pointing out both the advantages
and disadvantages of their
particular system. After the
presentations, a discussion
followed and the meeting was
adjourned.
The, members of the? Tri-
College Consortium have agreed
in principle that a common
calendar would be beneficial to
the success of cooperative
programs between the three
Colleges* At the present time,
students who wish to ta ke courses
at other member Colleges in the
Consortium must deal with the
problems that come up because
the colleges work on different
calendar systems. Professor tember 19, the student body Gannon how attractive the three semester system, for the simple
Michael McQulllen commenting represented, made it clear that semester system is,.,or we could reason that three semesters a re
on the Tri-College meeting last they were overwhelmingly op* arrive at some compromise that more work than IJVO. More im
Friday observed that, "The posed to any calendar change, would retain the best parts of portantly, he pointed out the
sentiment seemed to be that, 'If bean Garvey. in referring to this 11
both calendars. One idea that necessity of a common calendar
each of the Colleges is serious sentiment* observed Saturday, has reached the Merciad that to the success of the Tri-College
about Consortium, there should that, "We are aware of the may preserve the term system is Consortium* it would greatly
be a common calendar. " popularity of the present converting to a 4-3-3 term system. simplify the job of t a king courses
At the present time. Villa and program. j 7 This would omit Intersession but at two or three of the Colleges in
Gannon work on an academic Shortly before the Tri-College keep Free Wednesday and most the Consortium if they, are ill
calendar which is composed of meeting, the Merciad contacted of the positive aspects of operated on the same schedule.
two fourteen week semesters. College Registrar Tom Mereyhurst's a 1-3 3 calendar. Dein Garvey added that.
During those semesters, students Billingsley on the status of any Billingsley and Dean Garvey "...though some adjustments will
carry a course load of four calendar change. He replied that both stated that any move in the have to be made. Every possible
courses. An intersession takes he knew little more than anyone direction of • calendar change at effort'will be made to keep the
place between the two semesters.
:
else on the subject but he did Mercy hurst would have to be term system intact."
In the days leading; up to the stress that the matter was still cleared through the College in closing, both Billingsley and
Tri-College meeting, concern nothing more than an Idea to be Senate. This would guarantee Garvey indicated that Mer-
among the members of the discussed at a meeting ^that af- student and faculty voice In any cyhurst would not act suddenly on
:
Mercyhurat student body grew. ternoon. C i'- i changes made. this matter. As Mr. Billingsley
Humors floated about to the /Mr. Billingsley did not feel that Speaking as to why some concluded, "Mercyhurst realizes
effect that Mercy hurst was about a move- toward a common members of; the Mercy hurst that its calendii is one of its most
to commit Itself to an academic calendar should be automatically administration might be in favor attractive < assets,. Our student
calendar similar to that of Villa interpreted as a -change in of a calendar change, Billingsley questionnaire of this Spring
and Gannon. The situation came Mereyhurst's 'calendar. MM pointed out [ that the present pointed that out ...You can be sure
to a head, when. % at the Town anything,! it might be possible system is more expensive and that we won't make any changes
meeting on I the ,.night - off Sep that I we could show? Villa and complicated thin the Itwo Without careful discussion."

INSIDE INFO. 1 SPOOKED?] 1

—p.2 ^M§»? 18 nil-; HURSTli \UNTEI>?
Editaik, i all Festival Recap • •
•p.3 - \ The Merciad goes Into i
Hurst hauntinqs, A Friendly Face, full investigation, of the
Reasonable Recipes ^jHt'^SHH campus spirit world on
-p.4 I WHBBI I\3.,,KnJoy the entire spooky
women's Crew, Fruit Farm business and come to your
All this and much more in this own conclusions! K m « B
week's Merciad I

VOL. XLVII NO. 2 MERCYHURST COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 27. 1974

Dinner Theater

Alpha Omega] Players f| Clinic | |

Present rAdam and Eve" Clicking
Photography comes alive at
Mercyhurst - when the Nikon
The Campus Ministry presents Mark Twain's wisdom and gentle School of Photography comes to
humor in "The Diary of Adam and Eve," to be performed by the Mercyhurst October n-14. it
nationally acclaimed Repertory Theater of America, the Alpha- sounds like a photo enthusiast's
Omega Players. The production will be part of a "Dinner Theater," dream. For ten and a half hours.
featuring top-notch entertainment, plus a good meal. It will take two professionals share with you
place on Tuesday! October 1, at 7:00, in the main dining room of the the photographic knowledge and
cafetcria.ilFS f$5F § ^ -*?/>?; ^ ^ ^ H H ^ ^ '^SHE^V 1 No, this isn't Fall Festival '74, but your guess was close. For a techniques they have mastered
Music, humor, and nostalgia combined to provide a new per- recap of the fantastic Fall Festival, complete* with pictures of all during years of practical working
spective on the lives of the first man and the first woman. The the action, turn to page 2. experience. ., 'i ,' &:
adapted form, a short story by Mark Twain with music by the ft all comes true, October 1 I-I-I.
composers of''Fiddler on the Roof," is the story of the beginnings of dui ing thll Nikon; School? ot
the age-old struggle between man and woman, as relevant today as Photography's visit to Mercy-
it was in the (warden of Eden. |8f^C^^
M Am erica's beloved humorist and storyteller, Mark Twain, writes
compassionately and with great understanding of the sensitivity
t^fi-
Hurst Student
1 hurst. The Nikon Program Ms a
35MM weekend short course that
travels to cities throughout the
USA. Mercyhurst ,1s the first
and gentleness of Eve and of the strength and often hidden sen-
sitivity of Adam. Written in memory of his wife, "The Diary of
Adam and Eve" is a poignant, • humorous, and thoroughly en*
m Addresses; Congress M 1
college in the country that the
Nikon School has visited. For
your convenience, two sessions
tertaining evening. * ^ * ?|| 5 r A 5 Mercy hurst senior has recently returned from Washintgon, will be held. The first session will
Starring in "Adam and Eve" will be the talented young actors: where she took the opportunity to address the United States House begin Friday night* October 11.
Kay Crews. Margaret Rose, Hugh Daniel, and Gary Rathhurn, of of Representatives. >'A- ana conclude with tan all day
the Alpha-Omega Players of Texas.?*v As part of her duties as represent;B1 i ve of the Northwest Region of session on 1 Saturday, October
the Pennsylvania State Kducation Association, (PSKA), Kathy 18th. The second session begins
Kay Crews received her B.A. in drama from Trinity University, Jurkiewicz traveled to Washington earlier this month for two days with an all day program session
in Texas. She has appeared in two films, "The Getaway," starring of meetings with federal education officials. on Sunday, October 1:1th. and will
Ali McGraw and Steve McQueen, and "Where) Do I We Go From The meetings took place on September 11 and 12 at the conclude Monday night, October
Here?" and in many plays, She has also written some plays, two of headquarters of the National Education Association (NEA) The 14th Lunch will he included
which were produced at Trinity. Sag ii * V purpose of the meetings was for PSEA represent a t i ves |o meet with during the Saturday and Sunday
Margaret Rose attended North Texas State University and she members of the Ford Administration and familiarize them with programs.! U 3 8 I H
was an Education major, teaching in the fields of Drama and their educational programs.^ * '.', < f *ajfcvi» $$*• | / Bach session consists of twelve
English. After two years of teaching on the secondary level, she Although she was one of the only students present at the meetings. programs that are of interest to
joined the Alpha-Omega Players. She is also involved in the Theater Kathy was very successful in getting the students' viewpoint the photo enthusiast i The
of the Deaf in Dallas, and in Children's theater. y | across. ,1 f SIS O % § SF! ^ W I program topics are: Handling
Hugh Daniel studied theater and music at Marshall University in The high point of the journey came when Kathy had the chance to your camera; Creativity with
West Virginia. He has performed in numerous productions ranging speak to Congress when it was in session. Her speech covered items films; Composing the picture;
from Shakespeare to musical comedy to classical and con- of importance to students, such as continued financial aid to both Metering Exposed; Building your
temporary Opera, > /* S I - 1 colleges and students, to support for now program s being originated lens system; Focus on eloseups:
Gary Rathhurn is a native of Titusvllle, Pennsylvania, and is a by liberal arts colleges. During the speech, Kathy cited several More light in a flaeh; Copy your
theater major from the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville. This such programs now operating at Mercy hurst. gjfi JM| T own slides; Taking care of your
is his first tour with the Alpha-Omega Players. He is an ex- When asked if the fact that she as a student made the people that camera; Fun with filters;
perienced actor and an accomplished musician and composer. she dealt with treat her any differently, Kathy responded that she Multiple exposures, and i*or
The Alpha-Omega Players have traveled more than 725,000 miles "was surprised at how receptive everybody was to? the student traits fresh approach. I }
in the last five years, performing in 45 states and Canada, making view.. .They consider us very important because we are the ones The cost of the twelve program
them the most active touring theater group in the country. * who will soon be coming to power. session is $25. Registration forms
The Campus Ministry will be issuing a limited number of tickets £? While at the Capitol, Kathy had the opportunity to talk at length for the Nikon School of
for the Dinner Theater. Even though there will be no admission with both Congressman Vlgorlto and Senator Schwlekcr.fi n 1 Photography can be obtained at
charge, advance tickets are necessary if you want to attend, make A major in Elementary and Special Education Kathy has been the Department Of Media Ser-
sure to get your free ticket from Father Guy Patrick, Mr. Hlan- involved with the PSE A for several years. She was elected to her vices, 2nd floot of the Learning
chfield or in Information, the Union or the Cafeteria. Dinner will present position this past spring. At that time, she was the Mer- Resource Center. ™ I B
start at 5:30 and the curtain time will be 7:00. There will be a charge cyhurat student representative to the PSEA and was encouraged by
of $1.85 for day students for the dinner. faculty representative Ed Gallagher to seek the job as Regional
Representative. She now represents, in addition to Mercyhurst,
WANT A JOB?
V i 11 a. CM a r inon,ftd i nhor o, Beh rend, a rid A11 eg h eny Colleges. Students interested
.Part time employment In
If you are interested in getting involved in volunteer work in Erie,
come to the Campus Ministry office and learn of all the possibilities Working with the PSEA keeps Kathy busy ana on the go- should stop by the
that are open to you. tomorrow she I leaves to attend their monthly meeting in Placement Office-Rooms 203
OnJOctober 3. Mrs. Halperin from C.O.V.E. (The .Volunteer Harrisburg. But Kathy enjoys the Job, and spreads the name of and 207 Old Main, for Job
Agency in Erie) will be in the Campus Ministry from 1:00 to 8:00 Mercy hurst" wherever she goes. More power to the traveling
spokesperson I listings and registration.
that afternoon. Feel free to come and meet her.
PAGE 2 MERCYHURST COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 27, 1974

Letters THEMER CI AD
Dear Editor:
The Representative Union of Students has pulled it off! Frank
Barry ana Company are to be commended for their extravaganza
last Saturday. The Harvest Festival was a mammoth undertaking
accomplished in less than 2 weeks. The social climate of Mer-
I would like to commend
the Mercyhurst students for
47 Years of Service
cyhurst was officially established last Saturday. However, the making the Harvest Festival Published wttkly during Hit Colltft year, except Thanksgiving, »n
greatest result of the Festival is not social. The greatest single a success. I was very im- tersessiotv Christmas and Easter vacations, and examination periods
pressed with the attendance by the students of Mercyhurst College, Erie, P*.. 16501, Mailing ad
result is, in my opinion, the proof to Mercyhurst that Student Power dress: Mercyhurst Mai I room. Preston Hell, Sox 3*.
Can! and the total atmosphere of
people having a good time.
The rumor of the week, concerns the possibility that Mercyhurst Last year, in another letter
will bend to the pressures of the pipe-dream Consortium and change to the Editor, I had prac-
the academic calendar. The Merciad would like to go on record as tically condemned the Editor^ ColleenMcManamon
asking this pertinent question: SHOULD MERCYHURST TAKE Editorial Board
students for lack of school Feature Terry Scheie
ONE GIANT STEP BACKWARD TO CRAWL INTO POSSIBLE spirit and participation in News Pat Weschler
CONSORTIUM??? school activities I felt that Sports Jim Mariano
Entertainment Will Uriprung
Although the Merciad's editorial policy was published in last the atmosphere around Business Manager Joe Castrlgnano
week's paper. I would specifically like to invite and encourage any Mercyhurst was "one of Faculty Advisor Andy Roth
member of the Mercyhurst community to contribute to the Mer- apathy. But the * Harvest
ciad. The paper this year hopefully will be a true reflection of the Festival has made me
mazes and masses of its readership. If you have a particular believe that there is hope for
comment or soapbox—Feel Free to use the Merciad as your us yet. The year is off with a
microphone! Frank Barry, President of RUS, stated in last week's
paper that the Representative Union of Students can't work good start. Let's hopeHhat
properly without student support. Neither can The Merciad. i this kind of student interest Staff: Tony Mancuso, John Palmer, Joe Tharp, Joni Stevenson,
continues so that no one will Dennis Coo a Joni Wheeler, Angela Smith, Olivia Longo, Marty
As I see it. the major opposition to the newly developed English be embarrassed to tel i where Mlglorcttl, Rick Zwotko, Greg Zaffutto, Batty Stelnwodai
writing clinic (EC) seems to be that some students feel that the he or she goes to school, jp
"Clinic" infringes on their God-given right to be stupid and to drift * Sincerely,% MTOflfl
through Mercyhurst only to be graduated Magna Cum Illiterata. S | { H ' Olivia Longo | H B H

Mother Nature may notihave

been very cooperative last
Saturday morning, but even her
antics did nothing to blot the
complete success of Fall Festival
74. < « *• ^
As the cold rain poured down,
giving little sign of letting up, the
various* groups involved in the
Fall Festival, which was spon-
sored by the Representative
Union of Students (RUS), went to
work setting up within the! dry
qonfines of the large tent rented
for the Festival.] !-- reBJEBi Before long, the inside of the
tent had I been {transformed.
Festival-goers were given the
chance to lose their shirts playing
Blackjack, get a cheap meal at
the hot dog stand, try to dunk
their favorite teacher with a well
aimed pitch, sample some "re-
cycled apples" at the cider stand,
buy some books at "ten per cent
below cost", or • even help
celebrate the 600th anniversary of
St. Thomas Aquinas' death with a
piece of "Tom s birthdayCfcke".
As things started to get rolling.
A*
even |Ms. ?Nature relented. The
rain * stopped, | and 1 the i?sun
replaced the clouds in the sky,
making it possible for the festival
to expand outside. fc | %t$- k
Father Guy||Patrick, Co-
Director of Campus Ministry
claims that i the change in the
weather was a direct result of a
stern conversation that he had
with fiie Lord earlier \ in ? the
morning.3 Regardless of the ac-
tual cause for the change in the
weather, it made it possible for a
square dance | toi start! up in
Garvey Park. After the square
dance, Fr. Patrick: showed up,
dressed in full wizard's regalia,
io hold a "respect foi the earth"
ritual that ended with the sending
of a brightly decorated six foot
weather balloon into the sky.
Activities in the park continued
with the performance of a group
of Oriental dancers, courtesy of
the Dept. of Dance. $
After the Oriental dancers,
things took a crazy turn, as the
goldfish swallowing contest got
under way. Twice, f the par-

ticipants ate all of the fish, and by

the end of the evening, no winner
had yet been chosen A brawling
greased pig contest followed, and
it was clear that the pig was the
big loser there!
Capping Fall Festival 74 was
some indoor entertainment. After
a showing of the film"Let The
Good Times Roll" live en-
tertainment, featuring Bran
dywyne \ and (Jerry Grossman
continued late Into the evening,
bringing the festival to a sue
cessf ul closing.
 SEPTEMBER 27, 1974 MERCYHURST COLLEGE PAGE 3

The Spirits Speak? New Faculty

Is Mercyhurst haunted? This question came up again about a
week ago. The Merciad staff was working late at night on a final
4
deadline, when suddenly. their,normal ear-splitting noise!level
In walk 125 girls all dressed in skirts and blouses or dresses. They
sit at their tables, with one hostess heading the table. Sixteen Blanchard
servers carry out the food and the hostess fixes each plate and
dropped off to total silence. All listened as a low moaning sound by Joanie Stevenson
passes it to the students at her table. ? A new member of Mercyhurst's
drifted through the eaves of Old Main's third floor. \ &h That's how tStara Mizekowski, line lead of the Mercyhurst
.'For those members of the Merciad staff who were freshmen, this faculty is music professor Edwin
cafeteria remembers yesterday-17 years ago. At that time Mercy- Blanchard. Formerly of Bradley
was their first experience with the ''haunts of Mercyhurst," whose hurst was a small College of girls, all living in Egan Hall. Clara, is a College of Peoria, Or. Blanchard
reported presence at the school go back almost to its origin. This well known face today, to all dorm students. As the line lead at is also the Director of Vocal
article is the final result of a week of unofficial ghost-hunting by the meals, Clara sees to it that the food line runs smoothly. Studies, which gives him the
Merciad staff members. When we started on the hunt, asking fellow When asked about her opinion of the students today she stated, chance to establish old voice-
students to tell us their experiences with the supernatural, we "They fight me and I fight them back." - training techniques. • *
expected a great deal of scepticism and ridicule. On the contrary, In comparison to when Clara first started, she claims the students Born in Niagara Falls, his
we met little scepticism and no ridicule; many students were very family's main recreation was live
have it much better. Seventeen years ago a student was given one music. He made his singing debut
earnest in their reports of "sightings" and "soundings" on campus. entre, one dessert, one salad and no seconds. Today's students
It seems that the center of activities for the "haunts" of Mercy- at the age of nine. Blanchard sang
would have had a hard time back then because according to Clara with Seviuki in Boston in 1936f as
hurst is Old Main. It was suggested that the spirits are attracted students eat much, much more. I well as on radio and in church
there because the structure lends itself well to being a haven for Clara's job also entails setting up all the banquets and luncheons choirs. Throughout his Ufa, he
disturbed spirits. A happy ghost prefers a building which is rich in on campus. But, she commented she gets the greatest satisfaction has been i director of a church
broodingtxothic architecture and well supplied in eaves and secret from fixing up the special parties for the students. One of the recent choir. During World War II. he
hallways. Creaky floors and whistling windows add to the at- examples of this is the freshman orientation dinner. performed in Australia. In 1972, in
traction. I p ''? ^ | After 17 years and thousands, maybe millions, of meals-Clara Austria,*'Blanchard sang in ex-
Within Old Main, the most sightings have been claimed for the perimental, improvised opera
Mizekowski should properly be billed as the Mercyhurst "Hostess and served as Assistant Stage
area in and near the Chapel. Some of the stories involving the With The Mostest"!
Chapel area are as old as the Chapel itself, and many a sceptic has Director to the directors of the
changed his mind after a late night visit there. In his thesis work on Vienna Stage Opera, London
Royal Opera and Paris Opera.
the first decade of Mercyhurst's history, Gary Bukowski, now
Blanchard dropped out, of his
Director of Placement, mentions that the Chapel has developed a first university, but later entered
reputation that is rich in strange happenings, and that few members
of the Mercyhurst community venture near there late at night.
One of the more common occurrences in the Chapel involves the
Student Teaching is... the U. of Rochester's Eastman
School of Music. His Bachelor
and Master Degrees were
pipe organ "playing itself". Many people have reported walking received in 1949. He studied for
into the chapel and hearing faint organ music, which sounded as if it -"Good Morning, This is ?WJET Radio 6:00 a.m. news, the his doctorate at the U. of
were being played off in a distance. When these people looked to see teachers are striking today." Rochester and later transferred
who was playing the organ, there was no one at the keyboard. More to the University of Iowa.
unusual are reports of a nun in the old habit of the Sisters of Mercy -Writing on the blackboard the word "texture" and having another First teaching at the U. of
class call you "Mr. Texture''. Georgia, Blanchard also taught
order who is seen kneeling in a front pew, then vanishes when ap- at Meredith College in Raleigh.
proached. There, he served as director of
The side chapel, which is located off of the main Chapel is also -Rapping with other Student Teachers about the wild experiences the National Grass Roots Opera
reputed to be active in the world of disturbed spirits.. This could be on the * 'other side of the desk". and the Raleigh Oratorio Society.
related to the fact that there are to this day four empty burial A soloist of the North Carolina
vaults which await long-dead benefactors now buried in Europe. -Returning home from dinner at 10:30 p.m. and staying up until 1:30 Symphony, he also appeared on
Many people report that Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill are trying to get back a.m. doing lesson plans because of the rapping with other student radio and television. 'Before
coming to Mercyhurst, he was
to the little chapel that was so dear to their hearts. S teachers about the wild experiences on the other side of the desk. director of the Opera Workshop in
Other sections of the building which are rich in spirit life include Peoria.
the tower in Old Main, where the spirit of a nun who is said to have -Tipping your chair over backwards in front of the students. Mr. Blanchard is a professional
died there is reputed to roam, and the thirdfloorof Old Main. It is photographer and they have
here that the Merciad offices are located, and the unknown spirit -Having feet that feel like they're going to break at 2:30 p.m.
three married children. Blan-
moans through paper deadlines. -Walking down the hall hearing various comments like "Is she a chard is a life member of the U.S.
Outside of Old Main there have also been reports of ghostly ex- Chess Federation and is active in
teacher?", "Hey-Shut up--that's a teacher." handball and tennis.
periences. People have reported the sighting of another nun in the
old habit, down in the Grotto. It appears that this spirit has a green -Going to practicum meetings at which everyone tries to say at OAt Mercyhurst, he enjoys the
thumb, for she spends her time in the darkness of the late, late freer Christian atmosphere.
once "Wait till you hear this!" , "We've turned to didactic
evening planting flowers. One of her more noteable features is the
-"Hello, Mr. Gallagher? This is So and So. I have a problem..." materialism and from Christian
fact that she is said not to have a face, but rather that her headpiece principles" he feels. "Education
\
is an empty shell. Students who have not been fortunate enough to is suffering because of it. n
see the faceless gardener report strange noises in the Grotto late at -Correcting papers and having to give grades.
The Creative Arts Dept.'s co-
night, y. * I -Cutting out construction-paper "Magic Glasses" turban hats and operation between dance, music,
Usually, when one of these sightings is reported, it is found that Indian Feathers for primary-schoolers. and art is another aspect of our
the spirit is one who is busy trying to do something after death that college which Blanchard is fond
he or she was not able to do before death I We at the Merciad have --"I gave my first test—I feel like a real teacher." of. S
guessed that the spirit of the third floor of Old Main may well be a Back near his hometown, after
-Temporarily laying aside your jeans to don "teacher clothes". years of traveling, Blanchard
long dead journalist, frustrated in her attempt to finish a story that likes the return to a part of the
will never end... , -Going to high school football games again. country where humor exists.
iThe Merciad will be happy to publish any further reports of One of the new programs which
supernatural events. We feel that it is our duty to represent the --Not being able to cut classes. • he wishes > to initiate at Mercy-
entire Mercyhurst community, living and dead, and we wish to give -Havi ng to be prepared for e ach class. hurst is the Institute of Vocal Art.
the dead their chance. -Missing Tuesday night partying. f This would undertake systematic
training i of vocal methods to
-A feeling of pride when a student says "That was a good class." young singers in early teens and
early twenties." This project is
already in the planning stages.
There is a lot of untapped
it if potential in Dr. Blanchard's
New Mass students and he specialized in
Well, with one course under your belts, it's time to move onward. bringing it to the surface.
As we continue this recipe series will get more difficult, but by
The Old Mass is Back perservence I know you can do it. Before you know it, you'll be
capable of deflating the Dough-Boy in the Pillsbury Bakeoff.
The difference between Saturday night's folk mass and Sunday's This week's salad is a delicate dish and must be treated gently.
traditional Mass will be the elimination of guitars. Sunday's service
will no longer have an informal appearance. We may expect a turn To begin take 1 head lettuce, l stalk of celery, 1 green pepper, 1 t Biology
to the Old Mass. The organ and choir will provide a more con- carrot and 1 small onion. Clean thorough in cold water. Next gently
servative Mass for the congregation. The outlook, though old, is far pull apart the lettuce and tear by hand into small bite size pieces. Reception
more suitable for the old chapel at the 'Hurst, t Place on paper towels to drain. Next, chop up the green pepper,
In Preston Hall, however, we still find a simple, casual gathering. carrots, onions, and celery into small pieces. Place in the large bowl For| those biologically
The faculty lounge is a most appropriate place for the folk Mass. and gently toss in lettuce to mix. Top it off with 1 tomato cut in inclined students of Mer-
Saturday's; service still draws the big crowd. The atmosphere, free quarters and add 3 or 4 small pieces of parsley. cyhurst College, there will
and easy to get into, reflects the coming of the new church. be a meeting sponsored by
To dress the salad, we'll be informal; no suit and tie is required. the Biology Club, on October
Sermons are not sermons at the folk Mass. Several speakers of Just take V% cup salad oil-the liquid kind used for popcorn will 2nd. It will enable both fresh-
the Volunteer Community Services of Erie will come and speak to l
suffice-2 tablespoons of both vinegar and lemon juice, k teaspoon men and upperclassmen to
the people on matters of public concern. In the near futureanother (the kind you;;eat ice cream with;. Add salt, paprik and dry acquaint themselves with
new concept of the folk Mass will be the showing of various films. the department and the
mustard. Place in empty pickle jar and shake well. Pour over salad professors. \ • g
«The Saturday ^crowd is unique just before serving. To add a little zing to your salad toast 2 slices of The reception will be held
for they are the generation of the-jj bread and cut into small cubes! Sprinkle these on top of the salad. in the lobby of second floor
future. They are to be respected^ Zurn, between the hours of 7
for their outlooks on life and the*] Sounds superb doesn't it? and 9 p.m. It will introduce to
new church. Tradition, however,
just can't be dropped like a book.
You cannot shut out the old ways
of the ehurch| The church's
Found:
with
Pat. & •
On Briggs,
amethyst stone.
one
See
ring
Fr.
There's still jmore to come
Remember, the day is coming
When J.C. (Julia Child) will be
Poetry
Whisper in my ear. then go
the guests
Order v
of
the Tri Betta
Biological
Achievements. The recep-
tion will follow with a
culture is our learning. So calling on you. Keep on Cooking! question and answer period.
whether you're into| the new like the wind v?
church or the old, remember the Dinner that has no good-buy to say.
message is still the same—God.
PAGE 4 MERCYHURST COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 27, 1974

Ffyir VI\M\ Women' Rock

h«i Boat I
Crew for women has finally hit
the Mercyhurst Campus, this
year, through the progressive
thinking of Mr. David Shimpeno.
I. Introduction: Good day, good morning, good afternoon, good Women's crew class, on
evening, good night, good meal, good fight, good deal, good guy, Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon
good gal, good bye, good pal, good wish, good hope, good dish, good is held at the Lakers boathouse at
dope, good mood, good vibes, good food, good tribes, good times, the 'bottom of Sommerheim
good god, that's it. „ liJk- * Drive. The first class was .Sep-
This introduction was designed' with the specific purpose to tember 18th and the enrollment is
initially aauaint you with the concept recently initiated and prac- 12 women are willing to learn all v
ticed by the Mahariahkhahnishinti Maheshkakeshka Yogahani, in about crew, hoping the future will
his mountain temple high atop the Rishooti Dessert Plain (or with
nuts), hitherto known to laymen andM women alike, as Cosmic bring the first Mercyhurst
Comedic Consciousness. This concept was practiced by such in- Women's Crew Team. -
dividuals as Amerigo Vespucci, Benjamin Franklin, Millard The women will learn the many
Fillmore (founder of a franchise of rock and'roll auditoriums), different aspects of this complete
Wendall Wilkie, ZootfSims, Frank Zappa, George Wallace, sport. The first class has already
Aleksandre I. Solzhenitsyn, and the Firesign Theater, all former covered crew terminology, boat
Rosicrusians. By reacting the above introduction, and fully un- parts and a short history of crew.
derstanding its content, you have already transformed your If as much enthusiasm,that is
kharma into the first plateau of the higher level of perception, also
you are probably tremendously high. f f, felt of Wednesdays can be carried
II. Cosmic Comedy Exercise for the Day-Regard the following out until jthe last class, it will
words and phrases as outrageously funny: zits, beer, old tennis truly be a learning experience
shoes, hookers, cafeteria food, nostril hair, armpit hair, chocolate both for the women and the men
covered ants, hogs, armadillos, Gerald R. Ford—the "Down-to- of Mercyhurst College, i-M^
Earth" President, sheet metal workers. Campbell's Cream of Dead
Pigeon Soup, oregano, Idaho Potatoes and rubber hippos. raB|ig|j
III. Concluding Rites: j|=w - B J J jj P l a c e Your
*Fork your tongue with a razor blade, bathe in a hot tub of patch-
cote and red dog slag, tatoo a picture of Walter Brennan on your
buttocks with a spot welder, and say three hail Buddha's and make g Mercyhurst students now have the opportunity to explore the
a good act of contradiction. '^Wm I B H ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ S i world of sail. The Mercyhurst Sail Club is now forming, and is open R It's that time of year again for a \

to all students who are willing to endure the hardshipsjand ex- good night's dining and betting at
citement of sailing. « Wm 1 | § j8 fi R 1 the jhorse [track...So {join the
In addition to sailing the waters of Lake Erie, other club activities
include such programs as weather, navigation, safety, construction crowdBon | F r i d a y • evening.
of sail boats, guest speakers, field trips, and cruises. The club also October 4, as Mercyhurst invades
hopes to eventually promote and form a |sailing team and par-. Commodore Downs! for Mer-
ticipate in inter-coliegiate racing and sailing.PS| [ | I g cyhurst Night at the Races. K j B
The club will provide opportunities for the expert sailor as well as Tickets are now on sale for the
the novice-so the experience is not a requirement for club mem- event! at jthe Student Activities
bership. Students who are definitely sailing enthusiasts, and those Committee (SAC) office, located
who are just curious should attend the meeting of the Mercyhurst off of the Student Union. Cost of
Sail Club on Tuesday, October 1st at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held the ticket. I which | includes ad-
In writing a review of Gerry Grossman's gig this past weekend, in the Projection Room, 2nd floor of the Learning Resource Center. £ mission to the indoor grandstand,
I would have to begin by saying that Gerry Grossman is not Elvfs, JOIN NOW-KEEP US AFLOAT I . S E P P P WK%$mm&^ and buffet dinner, is a low $7.00.
Hie Beatles, or theB.G. *s, but is definitely Gerry Grossman. Transportation can be arranged. E
Gerry's format leans heavily toward nostalgia and includes a
down-to-earth humor slightly reminiscent of Martin Mull, (whoever *| Hurry j and purchase I your
he is?). Whimsy as diverse as a Rubber Hippo" named Freddy, to tickets to Merchyhurst Night at
TV Trivia was explored.^^S^v*yvV- * tht Races, as the supply] is
Musically. Grossman combines a talented voice with better than limited. Even if you don't win a
mediocre guitar skills. His mention of 3 broken guitar strings may bundle, you'll have a bundle of
have been a gimmick, but got to be a bore. In his medleys, fun® ImiifiBinBHi
Grossman did do justice to the Beatles, Elvis and surprisingly, the
B.G.'s. Paul Simon's "America" was a definite highlight. j | |
i All in all, Gerry Grossman is a relevant performer who maintains
a commanding rapport with his music and listeners. -

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